Free Family Dinner and visit with Santa

What: If funds are really tight or you’re away from extended family this Christmas season, there’s always a helping hand to let you and your little one(s) feel loved as a part of the community. Come for a free meal and visit with Santa on Christmas Eve at the Maritime Labour Centre. If it’s tough to get there, transportation may be arranged in advance by calling BC Fed. at 604-430-1421.

Family Fun Day at Trout Lake Community Centre

What: If your kids are bouncing off the walls with the excitement of Christmas and being cooped up at family events, why not bring them to a boncy castle? This event is perfect for kids with many options for kids under 5 and a great way to spend your holiday playing together, whatever the weather. The last Family Fun Day (on November 11th) had a bouncy castle, parachute, mini cars to drive, giant blocks, sports activities such as floor hockey and hoop shooting in the gym, crafts, and games in the games room. The last event also included dancing and singing earlier in the day with Jacky Essombe (who teaches African dance at Trout Lake), so come near the start to get the most of the events on offer or call the Trout Lake Community Centre to find out the schedule: 604-257-6955.

Who doesn’t have fond memories parachute games in gym class?

Looking for fun? Come to Trout Lake!

Free Family Movie at Kerrisdale Library

What: Bring the whole family to watch Home Alone. If you haven’t seen it already, it’s the story of a young boy whose family leaves him behind when they leave on Christmas vacation. He thwarts two burglar’s with homemade booby traps, so expect lots of physical comedy. I recall thinking it was hilarious when I was ten, but the under 5s might just be happy to be at an event away from home. Pillows and blankets optional. The movie will play in the children’s area during library hours.

There are still some seasonal events on this week…

Gingerbread Lane – On til Dec 28th. Vote in your favourite gingerbread house on display at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, 655 Burrard St.